Japan fight back in Dutch thriller

Japan secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their opening World Cup match in Texas on Sunday. The Netherlands took the lead twice through Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville, but Japan responded each time with goals from Keito Nakamura and an 88th-minute equalizer credited to Daichi Kamada after a deflection. This Group F encounter, played in front of 69,285 fans, showcased both teams' resilience and dark horse potential in the tournament, despite missing key players. The match highlighted the Dutch aerial threat and Japan's persistent attack, setting a competitive tone for their World Cup campaigns.